Best of Cappadocia Day Tour
Highlights of Cappadocia Tour
Explore Cappadocia’s must-see highlights in one day — valleys, fairy chimneys, Avanos pottery, and underground cities with expert guidance.
Tour Overview
Discover the essence of Cappadocia in just one day. This full-day guided tour takes you through the most iconic valleys, open-air museums, and underground cities of the region. Whether it’s your first time or a return visit, you’ll witness the timeless beauty and deep-rooted culture that make Cappadocia world-famous.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore surreal landscapes like Imagination Valley, Pasabagları, and the ancient ruins of Zelve.
- Visit Avanos for a riverside walk and pottery demonstration, and enjoy a scenic stop at Uchisar Castle.
- Descend into the fascinating Ozkonak Underground City and uncover the mysteries of life below ground.
Tour Itinerary
09:30 ─ After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your professional English-speaking tour guide will pick you up and your unforgettable journey through the magical landscapes of Cappadocia will begin.
Visiting Sights – Cappadocia Highlights Tour
- Imagination Valley (Devrent Valley):
Famous for its natural rock formations resembling animals and human figures, this valley is a true wonderland that sparks the imagination. - Pasabagları (Monks Valley):
Discover the mystical fairy chimneys with double and triple caps. Once home to Christian hermits, this valley reflects their secluded spiritual lifestyle through the monk cells carved into stone. - Zelve Open Air Museum:
A historical site featuring cave homes, churches, and tunnels once inhabited by both monks and villagers. This open-air museum offers a deep dive into the unique way of life in ancient Cappadocia. - Avanos & Red River (Kızılırmak):
Situated by Turkey’s longest river, Avanos is renowned for its pottery-making traditions. The red clay from the riverbed is still used today in local craftsmanship. - Avanos Pottery Workshop:
Visit a traditional pottery studio where you can witness masters at work using age-old techniques — and even try your hand at the potter’s wheel if you wish. - Uchisar Castle (Panoramic Exterior View):
Enjoy a scenic photo stop at Cappadocia’s highest point. This ancient fortress, carved into the rock, once served as both a lookout and a refuge during invasions. - Leather Workshop:
Stop by a local artisan leather shop where skilled craftsmen display their handmade goods and share insights into the artistry behind leatherwork in the region. - Ozkonak Underground City:
Venture into a fascinating underground city carved deep into volcanic rock. Learn how early Christians lived in hidden chambers, using tunnels and air shafts to survive and remain undetected.
17:00 ─ At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Thank you for choosing us to explore the wonders of Cappadocia. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure!
What's Included
Included
- Transportation with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Cappadocia hotels pick up and drop off
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to all scheduled sites
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Optional tips to guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Optional Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport transfers (can be addedat an additional cost)
More Details
- Pick-up and drop-off are available from any central Cappadocia hotel.
- The tour is suitable for all ages. However, some sites involve walking on uneven surfaces, please wear comfortable shoes.
- The infants who are between 0-2 years old can attend for free to this tour. However, no meals and no seats will be given to the infants.
- The itinerary is flexible in case of weather changes or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Please be ready about 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. Our driver will meet you at your hotel or the airport exit, depending on your selected location.
- The group day tour may include more than one shopping break.
- Hot air balloons fly only one time in a day and it is sunrise time, you won’t able to see the balloons during this tour.
Cappadocia was more amazing then I ever imagined. The fairy chimneys and underground city were like out of a movie. Our guide was super friendly and knew a lot about the history and culture. I especially loved the pottery workshop in Avanos. I even got to try the wheel, didn’t expect that!
The tour was smooth, on time, and really well organized. Big thanks to ToursCE and Tuna for making everything so easy and fun. I’ll definetely recommend this tour to my friends back home.
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